Eco-friendly baby shower: Zero-waste decoration ideas
What's the story
Planning an outdoor baby shower can be equally exciting and challenging, especially if you want it to be a zero-waste event. By making sustainability your focus, you can plan a beautiful celebration without adding to environmental waste. Here are five practical tips to help you decorate your outdoor baby shower in an eco-friendly manner. These tips will minimize waste but not the fun!
Reusable items
Use reusable tableware
Opt for reusable tableware instead of disposable ones. Using ceramic plates, metal cutlery, and glass cups not only reduces waste but also adds elegance to the event. If buying new things isn't practical, try borrowing from friends or renting from local services that offer reusable party supplies. This way you drastically reduce single-use plastics and paper products that usually find their way to landfills.
Green decor
Decorate with potted plants
Potted plants make for the perfect decorations that guests can take home as favors after the event. Opt for easy-to-care-for plants (succulents or herbs) which guests can enjoy long after the party's over. This way you can skip cut flowers that wilt soon and create waste. Plus, potted plants not only add a natural touch to your decor but also promote sustainability.
Fabric crafts
DIY fabric banners
Instead of purchasing new banners made from plastic/paper, create your own using fabric scraps or old clothes. Cut letters/shapes out of colorful fabrics and string them together using twine/ribbon. Not only are these banners sturdy, but they can also be reused for other events or turned into other crafts. This DIY project not only minimizes waste but also makes your decorations more personal.
Eco-friendly illumination
Utilize natural lighting
Leverage natural light by planning your baby shower during the day if you can. For night parties, opt for solar-powered lights or candles made from beeswax or soy wax as opposed to electric lights running on non-renewable sources. These options offer soft lighting while consuming less power and leaving less carbon footprint.
Creative upcycling
Repurpose old jars as centerpieces
Transform old jars into charming centerpieces by filling them with pebbles, sand, or dried flowers collected from nature walks. You can also use them as candle holders by placing small tealights inside each jar for added ambiance during evening gatherings outdoors under starry skies. This approach avoids relying on electricity-powered lighting solutions.